Monthly Archives: April 2014
Program Director, Tufts Innovation Institute, Tufts University
The Tufts Innovation Institute (TII) is a thematic institute broadly reaching the all three Tufts campuses in an effort to develop and promoted interdisciplinary research. TII was established to harness the expertise, experience, and ingenuity that exist at tufts university and to provide the environment necessary to take a global lead in uncovering the best, most creative solutions to the … Continue Reading
Assistant Director – Civic Engagement Program, Northeastern University
The Civic Engagement Program (CEP) began in 2008 with a first-year class of 84 students and was designed to ensure Northeastern student scholars not only excelled academically, but through CEP had the opportunity to grow as civic-minded individuals who give back through service to our local and global communities. Today, the program has grown dramatically to serve over 900 scholarship … Continue Reading
UNC Pembroke Grad Students Excel at UNC Social Entrepreneurship Competition
Teams from sixteen UNC system campuses presented their solutions to various social challenges at the 2014 UNC Social Entrepreneurship Conference at NC A&T State University on February 28th. The conference, sponsored by Wells Fargo with additional support from Lincoln Financial Group and Jennifer and Kevin Trapani, brought together more than 400 students, faculty and community members for a day to … Continue Reading
Adjunct Instructor, Global Studies and Public & Community Service Studies, Providence College
The Global Studies Department and Public and Community Service Studies Department at Providence College seek applications for a joint full-time one-year faculty adjunct position starting Fall 2014. As our student body, and majors in particular, grow increasingly diverse, strong interest in student-centered, cross-cultural, interactive pedagogy, and publicly engaged scholarship is essential. An evidence of passion for teaching, along with familiarity and experience with engaged … Continue Reading
New leadership for national Campus Compact
Dr. Andrew Seligsohn Appointed New President On April 2nd the Campus Compact Board of Directors announced that Dr. Andrew Seligsohn has been appointed the next president of the organization, effective June 2014. He succeeds Maureen F. Curley who is retiring after serving in the role since 2006. Seligsohn currently serves as Associate Chancellor for Civic Engagement and Strategic Planning at … Continue Reading
Government and Civil Society Programs Manager, UC Berkeley Public Service Center
Reporting to the Assistant Director of the Public Service Center, the Programs Manager oversees three internship programs: Cal in the Capital, Cal in Local Government, and Volunteers in Tax Assistance, which also includes a spring break service trip. Portfolio responsibilities include: Program Management Within each of the following three programs—all co-led by students—the Manager will hold the vision for the … Continue Reading
NC mayors recognize importance of national service
April 1st marked the second annual Mayor’s Day of Recognition for National Service. Nationwide 1,760 mayors in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, Guam, and Puerto Rico united in support of national service. Thirty North Carolina mayors participated, which is a large increase from last year. A full list can be found here. Together, these mayors represent more … Continue Reading